MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers some $148 million on policies starting on or after October

MILWAUKEE, WI – Today, County Executive David Crowley announced Milwaukee County will hold four in-person town halls on the 2024 budget. Milwaukee County budget town halls are an opportunity for residents to hear about the county vision and mission, get connected to key resources, and share their thoughts regarding the upcoming budget.

MADISON, Wis. — Yesterday, on the 58th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Rep. Mike Bare outlined the stark differences between Democrats fighting to lower health care costs and strengthen critical programs like Medicare and Medicaid, and Republicans from Wisconsin to Washington, who are waging a war on health care by blocking Medicaid expansion and

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today released a statement condemning Nazis who protested an LGBTQ-focused “Pride in the Park” event in Watertown, Wisconsin, over the weekend. According to the Watertown Daily Times, a “dozen men sporting black tops and khaki pants, face coverings and sunglasses” appeared at an annual Watertown

MADISON, Wis. — Days after pronouncing that “bad press has never bothered me”, Derrick Van Orden now appears to be bothered by bad press, abruptly canceling a press conference scheduled for this afternoon in the La Crosse area. After reporting this morning that Van Orden would speak to press this afternoon in the town

Madison – Representative Barbara Dittrich (R – Oconomowoc) issued the following statement regarding Watertown’s Pride in the Park and the Hate Group protest that occurred. “On Saturday, July 29th, a concerned parent group and a concerned LGBTQ group protested the Pride in the Park event in Watertown. As I stated

MADISON – Wisconsin companies will pay 8.4% less in worker’s compensation insurance rates starting Oct. 1, 2023, benefiting businesses around the state, the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development reported. The latest reduction in premiums is expected to save Wisconsin employers some $148 million on policies starting on or after October

MADISON – On July 29, local community members hosted a pride event and drag show in Watertown, Wisconsin. Among other anti-LGBTQ+ groups, a Neo-Nazi group armed with rifles and carrying swastika flags chose to protest this community celebration with hateful and violent threats, including chanting “There will be blood, blood,

CONTACT:Maxwell Love, Communications SpecialistMaxwell.love@cityofracine.org or 262-721-7622 Brings demonstrated experience and expertise in public policy, criminal justice, and mental health care RACINE—The City of Racine is pleased to announce the appointment of John Tate II as the new Violence Prevention Manager, who will spearhead the city’s Office of Violence Prevention. A panel

MADISON, Wis. — This weekend, new reporting from NBC News revealed new details of Derrick Van Orden’s unhinged verbal harassment of teenage U.S. Senate Pages at the U.S. Capitol last week. Van Orden continues to refuse to apologize. According to an eyewitness to the events, Van Orden’s conduct towards teenaged U.S. Senate Pages

Madison, WI – State Representative David Steffen (R-Howard) and State Senator Rob Hutton  (R-Brookfield) introduced legislation that would create a tax credit for people who are legally blind (as defined and qualified by the IRS) to help cover a portion of the costs associated with   getting to and from work.

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) continues to help enhance fish populations in Lake Michigan and Lake Superior through its 2023 stocking efforts. “The fisheries of the Great Lakes provide world-class fishing opportunities for our stakeholders,” said Brad Eggold, DNR Great Lakes District Fisheries Supervisor. “We continue

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has announced that Door County will host the 77th Alice in Dairyland Finals May 2-4, 2024, making it the first time the county has hosted since 1983. Featuring 300 miles of majestic Lake Michigan shoreline, towering limestone

WASHINGTON – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) led the entire Senate Republican conference in sending a letter to Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), chairman of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations; Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary; Gary Peters (D-Mich.), chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security and

MADISON, Wis. — Today, Planned Parenthood Action Fund announced their support for Tammy Baldwin’s U.S. Senate reelection campaign. “I’m proud to have Planned Parenthood Action Fund’s endorsement as we work hard to restore the right to choose here in Wisconsin and nationwide,” said Tammy Baldwin. “Planned Parenthood Action Fund has

MADISON — Gov. Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), recently announced new funding available to help communities address per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in wastewater. The funds are made available to Wisconsin through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “This new funding is a continuation of our efforts since

JANESVILLE, WI – Today, Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) announced he will be holding three listening sessions in Wisconsin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Every Wisconsin First Congressional District resident is invited to attend the listening sessions. Wisconsin’s First Congressional District is comprised of Walworth County, Kenosha County, Racine County, portions of